Alessi

A popular Italian design company with a worldwide network, Alessi's UK A-shop is a treasure trove of innovative designs for your kitchen, bathroom, office and home. There is free UK shipping on orders over £60.

HIGH-END DESIGN

Categories on the site are divided into Bar and Wines, Electrical Appliances, Kitchen, Others and Table and within each of these, the range is further sub-divided to help you tailor your search. When you click on a category, a list of products pop up, photographed in a modern and professional style that reflects the high-end nature of their design. The emphasis is very contemporary, but with a variety that appeals to different tastes. For example, within the category ‘Coffee Makers', there is a choice of eleven designs ranging from the flamboyant green curves of the Inka press filter to the sleek tailored silhouette of the coffee.it expresso maker. The list of designers is enormous reflecting this variety and bringing to our attention the caliber of designer used by Alessi.

GREAT FOR GIFTS

While the main focus of the principle categories is on kitchen and dining ware, the ‘Others' category branches out. This latter includes a variety of different products ranging from Bathroom Accessories and Children's Objects to Office, Pet Objects and Jewels and Costume Jewellery. While most of the products serve a practical function, their appealing good looks also make Alessi a great source for gifts. The Parrot Corkscrews or Ghost Bottle Stops in the Bar and Wines section are particular favourites.

WATCH OUT FOR...

Watch out for links at the top of the homepage for seasonal products and links to the latest products. Alessi has a number of stores worldwide, which can be found at the bottom of the page.